Static Roots Festival

Mike Ritchie returned to Static Roots on his 19 July show for Celtic Music Radio in Glasgow. His verdict on the 10th anniversary, in a warm short mention: „Simply outstanding. It was rather, rather special.“

Mike is twice named Best Radio Show by AmericanaUK’s readers, in 2017 and again in 2020. His Sunday show has been one of the sharpest ears in the Americana community from Glasgow for years. Earlier this month he dedicated a segment to previewing Static Roots. This week’s episode carries his verdict on what he actually heard.

„Rather, rather special“ is the phrase we keep coming back to. Both hours of Mike’s show are linked below. The Static Roots mention is short and warm, and the two hours of Mike’s music selection around it are the reason his ear is worth trusting in the first place.

Thank you, Mike. For the airtime, for the ear, and for the two doubled „rathers.“

* Mike Ritchie on Sunday, July 19th 2026,
show hour 1: https://www.mixcloud.com/celt95fm/mike-ritchie-on-sunday-hour-1-19726/
show hour 2: https://www.mixcloud.com/celt95fm/mike-ritchie-on-sundayh-hour-2-19726/

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